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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,739.69, 380,609.39 and 236,924.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,739.69, 380,609.39 and 236,924.59 is: 355,386.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,739.69 : 380,609.39 = 236,924.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,739.69/380,609.39 = 236,924.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,739.69x = 380,609.39 × 236,924.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,739.69x = 90,175,721,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,175,721,772.85/253,739.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,386.74

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